Old First Ward
Buffalo
Visit Old First Ward
Popular places to visit
University At Buffalo - North Campus
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University At Buffalo - North Campus, during your trip to Amherst. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
KeyBank Center
Catch an event at KeyBank Center during your trip to Buffalo. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
Highmark Stadium
Catch an event at Highmark Stadium during your trip to Orchard Park. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Walden Galleria Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Walden Galleria Mall during your trip to Cheektowaga. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Canalside
Explore the great outdoors at Canalside, a lovely green space in Buffalo. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Buffalo Zoo
See more than 1,200 animals at this small zoo in Buffalo’s Delaware Park. Explore the rainforest building or see the big cats of the African plains.
Things to do
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Buffalo Sabres Ice Hockey Game at Keybank Center
Niagara Falls USA: Full-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo!
Sunset Tour of Niagara Falls State Park with Falls Illumination
Top hotels in Old First Ward
Buffalo Airport Hotel
Guests are not very courteous after hours yelling and slamming doors after hours. Sadly no staff controls this making the stay uncomfortable if you need to wake up early.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
The room was very nice, clean. Breakfast was nice. Check in was easy. But the hallway was dark and a little and worn, and the vending machine vestibule was dark and full of rollaways and cribs. No vending or ice was available.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
The room was OK nothing that went above and beyond and really not worth the price point even though it was Valentine ’s Day. I’ve stayed there in the past and it seems like the casino and hotel are a bit rundown more than usual.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Garden Place Hotel
No power when I arrived. Was never given a key to the room and was asked to just leave out room door open. Did not have cable tv for the entire stay
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
Clean room, friendly staff, very spacious and quiet
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Clean room & convenient to downtown amenities
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old First Ward
Ellicott
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ellicott and surrounding area, you can visit Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center.
Willert Park
Willert Park might not have many top sights, but Shea's Performing Arts Center and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Columbus
If you're spending some time in Columbus, Chippewa District and FBI Buffalo Field Office are top sights worth seeing.
Buffalo Theater District
Theaters, live music, and restaurants highlight some notable features of Buffalo Theater District. Make a stop by Shea's Performing Arts Center or Chippewa District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to get around town.
Waterfront
While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like Canalside and Lake Erie.
Downtown Buffalo
Known for its lively bars and live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. Top attractions like Chippewa District and Statler Tower are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.
